ASSISTANT DIRECTOR of HOUSEKEEPING (EVS) - 2nd SHIFT - Birmingham, AL

Assistant Director Of Environmental Services Working as an Assistant Director, you are responsible for assisting the Director of Environmental Services in directing and overseeing the operational needs of the Housekeeping Department. You will coordinate the tasks of the Operations Managers. You will serve as a liaison between administration and hospital departments and provide the highest possible level of service. Key Responsibilities: Establishes and reviews standards and work procedures for all Housekeeping staff in accordance with established policies and practices of the facility Plans work schedules, hours, areas of work, and job duties to ensure adequate housekeeping services are rendered to all areas Interviews, selects, hires, evaluates, and recommends termination of facility housekeeping personnel in accordance with facility standards. Orients, trains, develops and supervises of all Housekeeping staff Performs regular inspections and evaluations of the facility; ability to recommend action items; assists with relocations within the facility Conducts regular staff meetings and communicates with members of other departments to coordinate housekeeping activities Schedules major project work, assuring that adequate staff and supplies are available Conducts regular inventory of housekeeping supplies Assists Department Director with budgets Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent work history required Working knowledge of all housekeeping procedures preferred Demonstrated progressive growth in the field of health care housekeeping facility maintenance Strong work ethic, intense drive, and initiative for quality and customer service Excellent written and oral communication, listening and empathy, and problem solving (one-on-one and group) skills Ability to utilize a participative approach to managing staff, to function appropriately under stress, to organize and prioritize tasks, and to develop budgets with a complete understanding of facility needs and requirements Excellent stress management skills, administrative and organizational, and follow-through (with associates and clients) skills required Associates at Crothall are offered many fantastic benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan, flexible time off, holiday time off, associate shopping program, health and wellness programs, discount marketplace, identity theft protection, pet insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, paid parental leave, and personal leave.